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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,588

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,982

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,547

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,895 $35,650
Base Invoice $27,097 $34,225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Rear spoiler 393  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Rear spoiler 295  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 898 1,100
Options (change) 655 1,056
Destination 795 820
Total Price $30,588 $37,570
Total Invoice $28,547 $36,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,867
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,561
Model Year20142016
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6292hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,588$37,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,588$34,455
Total Invoice$28,547$36,101
Adjustments for Features0-2,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,547$33,108

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142016
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,993

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142016
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.8 in
Length187.2 in167.5 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height59.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.752.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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